JIMMY L. “BUD” COLLINS, passed away June 15, 2021 surrounded by family. We lost a good man. He lent a helping hand to many family, friends and neighbors through the years. He is survived by his lifelong sweetheart, the love of his life, his wife of 64 years, Jo Ann Hartley Collins; beloved daughter, Carla Collins Carter; grandson, Timothy L. Carter; sisters, Mickey Howe (Dennis) and Pamela Hickman; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theo and Zertha Collins; sister, Leila Parsons; and brother, Ronald Collins. Bud retired from UAB after 30 years. He sincerely enjoyed his retirement years. Rest in peace our devoted husband, father and grandfather. You will be forever missed. There will be a service on Monday, June 21, 2021 at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel beginning at 1:00.